Directed by Sevan Matossian

About Our House...

Our House is a documentary that follows three disabled adults who have severe behaviors into their world of pain and struggle.

Laura survived sexual and physical abuse, a gender transformation, and 10 years in a state hospital. Using religious experimentation and determination she tries to defeat her tormenting handicaps.

Laura’s housemate, Tim W., is haunted by a painful childhood marked by abuse and his father’s murder by his step dad. With alcoholism and severe behaviors, Tim W. drives away even the most sympathetic people in his circle of support.

Tim S., the third housemate, has a criminal record and is learning the consequences of being an adult.

Laura, Tim W., and Tim S. were all born with developmental disabilities and are now living outside an institution for the first time in years. Our House, a feature length verite documentary, explores an intimate and original view of human struggle told through three unique people. Filmed over the duration of one year, by Sevan Matossian, who lives and works at their home, the documentary strings together a mosaic of humor and pain all taking place under one roof.

Credits:
Director: Sevan Matossian
Co-Director: Greg Shields
Producers: Sevan Matossian, Greg Shields, Bessie Morris
Editors: Sevan Matossian, Greg Shields, Bessie Morris
Camera and Sound: Sevan Matossian and Bessie Morris
Music by E*Rock Productions
Publicity Manager: Chad Wennerstrom
Website Managemant and Design: Mark Naftzger of Big Boy Art